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Brad Arrowood, Winston-Salem, NC US

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20100153247

BALANCE EXCEPTION MANAGEMENT - Systems (and methodologies) that put consumers in control of NSF/OD (Not Sufficient Funds/Overdraft) fee management are provided. In accordance with the innovation, fees are solely dependent on time to cure a negative balance. In aspects, customers are charged a “per day” or “per diem” rate for NSF and/or OD conditions. By charging a per diem rate, customers are incentivized to cure a negative balance as the fee amount increases as time elapses throughout the balance exception cycle. Additionally, customers can be notified of balance exception situations. The notifications can sent based upon policies, preferences, rules or inferences.

06-17-2010

Brad Atchinson, Ames, IA US

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20080250529

Ubiquitin regulatory nucleic acids, vectors, and methods of using same - The invention is directed to a soybean polyubiquitin promoter, polyubiquitin terminator, sequences which hybridize to same and functional fragments thereof. The regulatory element of the invention provide improved expression in plants of operably linked nucleotide sequences. Expression vectors with the regulatory element is the subject of the invention, which may further include an operably linked nucleotide sequence. The invention is further directed to transformed plant tissue including the nucleotide sequence and to transformed plants and seeds thereof. The regulatory element is useful for driving a nucleotide sequence, for example a gene, or antisense expression or the like for the purpose of imparting agronomically useful traits such as, but not limited to, increase in yield, disease resistance, insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, drought tolerance and salt tolerance in plants.

10-09-2008

20100199377

Ubiquitin regulatory nucleic acids, vectors, and methods of using same - The invention is directed to a soybean polyubiquitin promoter, polyubiquitin terminator, sequences which hybridize to same and functional fragments thereof. The regulatory element of the invention provide improved expression in plants of operably linked nucleotide sequences. Expression vectors with the regulatory element is the subject of the invention, which may further include an operably linked nucleotide sequence. The invention is further directed to transformed plant tissue including the nucleotide sequence and to transformed plants and seeds thereof. The regulatory element is useful for driving a nucleotide sequence, for example a gene, or antisense expression or the like for the purpose of imparting agronomically useful traits such as, but not limited to, increase in yield, disease resistance, insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, drought tolerance and salt tolerance in plants.

08-05-2010

Brad Austermiller, Defiance, OH US

Brad Beikoff, Queensland AU

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20110053255

DEACTIVATING AN EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION USING PLANTS - A method of deactivating an explosive composition provided in an explosive cartridge, which method comprises exposing the explosive composition to a deactivating agent that renders the explosive composition insensitive to detonation, wherein the deactivating agent is a plant.

03-03-2011

20110124945

DEACTIVATING AN EXPLOSIVE COMPOSITION USING A CHEMICAL - A method of deactivating an explosive composition provided in an explosive cartridge, which method comprises exposing the explosive composition to a deactivating agent that renders the explosive composition insensitive to detonation, wherein the deactivating agent is a chemical.

Brad Beneski, Austin, TX US

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20090067159

SAFETY HARNESS - A novel safety harness is disclosed. The safety harness has straps for securing upon a subject. Arranged around the straps are several light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs are driven by pulses of current that exceed the power rating of the LED, but the current is driven for a very short period of time, such that the LEDs are not destroyed. These LEDs blink when turned on and emit substantially more light than is typically found in LEDs, such that the subject is visible from a distance of up to two thousand feet. Multiple safety harnesses may be strapped together, allowing the safety device to be used in a variety of settings, both for human and non-human subjects.

Brad Bent-Gourley, Las Vegas, NV US

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20090073556

MULTI-STEREOSCOPIC VIEWING APPARATUS - A method for creating a three-dimensional multi-stereoscopic viewing apparatus includes determining characteristics of an electronically illuminating color matrix panel display having first a pixel arrangement. The method also includes determining a specification for a lenticular lens configured to convert the first pixel arrangement to a second pixel arrangement and placing the lenticular lens on the display panel. The specification for the lenticular lens is determined by calculating a viewing distance from a refraction index, a width of the display panel, and an average distance between human eyes. Determining the specification for the lenticular lens also includes determining a viewing angle that maximizes viewing characteristics and determining characteristics of the lenticular lens.

03-19-2009

20120200916

Multi-Stereoscopic Viewing Apparatus - A method for creating a three-dimensional multi-stereoscopic viewing apparatus includes determining characteristics of an electronically illuminating color matrix panel display having first a pixel arrangement. The method also includes determining a specification for a lenticular lens configured to convert the first pixel arrangement to a second pixel arrangement and placing the lenticular lens on the display panel. The specification for the lenticular lens is determined by calculating a viewing distance from a refraction index, a width of the display panel, and an average distance between human eyes. Determining the specification for the lenticular lens also includes determining a viewing angle that maximizes viewing characteristics and determining characteristics of the lenticular lens.

08-09-2012

Brad Besmer, Colorado Springs, CO US

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING COMMANDS FOR TARGET DEVICES - Methods and systems use a hardware controller for controlling commands sent to a plurality of target devices. The controller controls queuing of commands according to respective target device allowed queue depths set in hardware circuitry of the controller. Status of each one of the plurality of target devices is monitored also using controller hardware circuitry. The allowed queue depths can be set in the hardware controller circuitry using firmware and can by dynamically adjustable based on the status of the target devices. Hardware circuitry of the controller is also used to control queuing of commands, for each one of the plurality of target devices, according to the queue depth setting for the target device.

10-06-2011

20130232281

METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING WIDE PORT POWER MANAGEMENT IN A SAS TOPOLOGY - A SAS expander or initiator places PHYs in a wide port into a persistent reduced power state by signaling to the connected SAS device that the SAS expander or initiator intends to route data traffic through other PHYs in the wide port. The SAS expander or initiator and connected SAS device agree to disuse certain PHYs so that the PHYs enter a reduced power state according to SAS standards.

09-05-2013

Patent applications by Brad Besmer, Colorado Springs, CO US

Brad Blessman, Denver, CO US

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20110016832

Method and Device for Inserting a Food Stuff Into a Pliable Bag - A method and device of inserting a food stuff into a food stuff bag is disclosed, with the method involving providing a substantially flexible resilient food stuff support that is generally “U” shaped when viewed from its operative position on a countertop, inserting at least a first end of the device a short depth into an opening of a pliable bag, such first end having an edge that is curved and opposing sides that are substantially straight. A bending mechanism bends so that at least the first end deforms from a first configuration to a second configuration for insertion of the first end through the bag opening and into an interior of the bag, wherein when the forces are reduced, the first end changes shape toward the first configuration for holding a portion of the bag and for providing an open volume within the bag for transferring a food stuff to the interior of the bag.

01-27-2011

20120132315

Method and Device for Inserting a Food Stuff Into a Pliable Bag - A method and device of inserting a food stuff into a food stuff bag is disclosed, with the method involving providing a substantially flexible resilient food stuff support that is generally “U” shaped when viewed from its operative position on a countertop, inserting at least a first end of the device a short depth into an opening of a pliable bag, such first end having an edge that is curved and opposing sides that are substantially straight. A bending mechanism bends so that at least the first end deforms from a first configuration to a second configuration for insertion of the first end through the bag opening and into an interior of the bag, wherein when the forces are reduced, the first end changes shape toward the first configuration for holding a portion of the bag and for providing an open volume within the bag for transferring a food stuff to the interior of the bag.

05-31-2012

20130270402

Device for Inserting a Food Stuff into a Pliable Bag - A method and device of inserting a food stuff into a food stuff bag is disclosed, with the method involving providing a substantially flexible resilient food stuff support that is generally “U” shaped when viewed from its operative position on a countertop, inserting at least a first end of the device a short depth into an opening of a pliable bag, such first end having an edge that is curved and opposing sides that are substantially straight. A bending mechanism bends so that at least the first end deforms from a first configuration to a second configuration for insertion of the first end through the bag opening and into an interior of the bag, wherein when the forces are reduced, the first end changes shape toward the first configuration for holding a portion of the bag and for providing an open volume within the bag for transferring a food stuff to the interior of the bag.

10-17-2013

Patent applications by Brad Blessman, Denver, CO US

Brad Blichfeldt, Savage, MN US

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20100090848

FUSE AND BREAKER ALARM DEVICE AND METHOD USING A FINITE STATE MACHINE - An alarm circuit and method of monitoring a circuit protection device are disclosed. The alarm circuit includes a circuit protection device connected in series at an input voltage of a load. The alarm circuit also includes a programmable circuit connected in parallel to the circuit protection device and including an alarm signal. The programmable circuit is programmed to include a plurality of functional states, and at least one functional state corresponds to activation of the alarm signal. The at least one functional state activating the alarm signal corresponds with an interruption condition in the circuit protection device.

04-15-2010

20120280821

FUSE AND BREAKER ALARM DEVICE AND METHOD USING A FINITE STATE MACHINE - An alarm circuit and method of monitoring a circuit protection device are disclosed. The alarm circuit includes a circuit protection device connected in series at an input voltage of a load. The alarm circuit also includes a programmable circuit connected in parallel to the circuit protection device and including an alarm signal. The programmable circuit is programmed to include a plurality of functional states, and at least one functional state corresponds to activation of the alarm signal. The at least one functional state activating the alarm signal corresponds with an interruption condition in the circuit protection device.

11-08-2012

Patent applications by Brad Blichfeldt, Savage, MN US

Brad Caszatt, Manchester, MI US

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20110186538

HOT-FILL CONTAINER HAVING FLAT PANELS - A container may employ an upper portion defining a mouth, a shoulder portion formed with the upper portion and extending away from the upper portion, a bottom portion forming a base, a sidewall extending between and joining the shoulder portion and the bottom portion, and a plurality of smooth surfaced vacuum panels formed in the sidewall, which may be separated by one or more strengthening grooves. The vacuum panels and/or the container in a profile view may form an hourglass shape. The container may also employ a sidewall utilizing three smooth, grooveless, vacuum panels, which may form a triangle in cross-section. The vacuum panels may be concave inward toward a central vertical axis of the container and have an hourglass shape when the container is viewed in a side view.

08-04-2011

Brad Chisum, San Diego, CA US

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20130207824

TIME DOMAIN SWITCHED ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER APPARATUS AND METHODS - A time domain switching analog-to-digital converter apparatus and methods of utilizing the same. In one implementation, the converter apparatus comprises a carrier signal source, and at least one reference source. The carrier signal is summed with the input signal and the summed modulated signal is fed to a comparator circuit. The comparator is configured detects crossings of the reference level by the modulated waveform thereby generating trigger events. The time period between consecutive trigger events is used to obtain modulated signal deviation due to the input signal thus enabling input signal measurement. Control of the carrier oscillation amplitude and frequency enables real time adjustment of the converter dynamic range and resolution. The use of additional reference signal levels increases sensor frequency response and accuracy. A dual channel converter apparatus enables estimation and removal of common mode noise, thereby improving signal conversion accuracy.

08-15-2013

Brad Ciraulo, Menlo Park, CA US

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20100131837

VALIDATION FRAMEWORK - Methods and systems for validating input data are provided. Methods employed by the systems may include communicating validation configuration data to a first engine that validates input fields associated with a first communication interface, and generating, via a second engine, browser code operative to cause a browser to validate input fields of a web page associated with the browser code according to the validation configuration data, wherein input fields of the first communication interface and input fields of the web page that are related are validated according to a same set of validation configuration data. An error message may be displayed to a user of the first communication interface when an input field of the first communication interface is invalid. Error message display code may be embedded in the browser code. The error message display code may enable displaying an error message to a user viewing the web page associated with the browser code.

Brad Comyns, Viejo, CA US

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20090171506

ENERGY CONSERVATION SYSTEM - An energy conservation system is provided to lower energy consumption in an unoccupied room. A master controller provides control of power consumption to an occupant of a room through an occupant action to create an occupied mode and otherwise be in an unoccupied mode. A thermostat is controlled by the master controller. A radio frequency transceiver is located within the master controller and a second radio frequency transceiver remote from the master radio frequency transceiver is provided. The second radio frequency transceiver is coupled to an electrical switching circuit responsive to a radio frequency signal received from said radio frequency transceiver. A controlled power device is coupled to the electrical switching circuit such that an energy input to the device is controlled by the master controller in the unoccupied mode.

07-02-2009

20120259468

ENERGY CONSERVATION SYSTEM - An energy conservation system is provided to lower energy consumption in an unoccupied room. A master controller provides control of power consumption to an occupant of a room through an occupant action to create an occupied mode and otherwise be in an unoccupied mode. A thermostat is controlled by the master controller. A radio frequency transceiver is located within the master controller and a second radio frequency transceiver remote from the master radio frequency transceiver is provided. The second radio frequency transceiver is coupled to an electrical switching circuit responsive to a radio frequency signal received from said radio frequency transceiver. A controlled power device is coupled to the electrical switching circuit such that an energy input to the device is controlled by the master controller in the unoccupied mode.

10-11-2012

Brad Cozad, Newark, CA US

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20100069717

In-Body Power Source Having High Surface Area Electrode - Power sources that enable in-body devices, such as implantable and ingestible devices, are provided. Aspects of the in-body power sources of the invention include a solid support, a first high surface area electrode and a second electrode. Embodiments of the in-power sources are configured to emit a detectable signal upon contact with a target physiological site. Also provided are methods of making and using the power sources of the invention.

03-18-2010

Brad Cracchiola, Agoura Hills, CA US

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20080263762

Sink Protector - A sink protector is provided that includes a frame defining a frame opening, and a grate supported by the frame. The grate includes a first grate section and a second grate section, each having a perimeter and a plurality of wires extending across each grate section to provide structure for supporting various items to be deposited in a sink. The grate is sufficiently porous to allow the unobstructed passage of water and food particles therethrough. The grate sections are pivotally connected such that at least one of the grate sections pivots about the other grate section to allow unencumbered access to the sink drain.

10-30-2008

Brad Cromartie, Pawleys Island, SC US

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20110021094

PUSH POLE FOR A BOAT - A push pole for manually propelling boats, including a shaft and a foot. In a preferred embodiment, the foot is flared at the bottom end in an inverted V-shape, and a pivoting pin is located along one side of the foot, and pivots outwardly from the foot so that it may be used to retrieve lures or as a docking hook. When the pin is not in use, it may pivot back into a receiving cavity within the side of the foot, forming a streamlined edge thereof. In one embodiment, the pivoting mechanism of the pin may include a spring to bias the pin in an outward direction, as well as means for locking the pin into the inward streamlined position when not in use. The pivoting pin may be locked into either the extended or retracted position. Further, the foot may be detachable from the shaft in any desired manner, and replaced by a net, paddle, gig, scrub brush, gaff, docking hook or spike that attaches in the same manner as the foot. Additionally, in a preferred embodiment, the push pole is buoyant in water, and includes a telescoping shaft that may be extended or retracted. A detachable hook is also disclosed.

01-27-2011

Brad Cromartie, Mount Pleasant, SC US

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20090170382

Push pole for a boat - A push pole for manually propelling boats, including a shaft and a foot. In a preferred embodiment, the foot is flared at the bottom end in an inverted V-shape, and a pivoting pin is located along one side of the foot, and pivots outwardly from the foot so that it may be used to retrieve lures or as a docking hook. When the pin is not in use, it may pivot back into a receiving cavity within the side of the foot, forming a streamlined edge thereof. In one embodiment, the pivoting mechanism of the pin may include a spring to bias the pin in an outward direction, as well as means for locking the pin into the inward streamlined position when not in use. The pivoting pin may be locked into either the extended or retracted position. Further, the foot may be detachable from the shaft in any desired manner, and replaced by a net, paddle, gig, scrub brush, gaff, docking hook or spike that attaches in the same manner as the foot. Additionally, in a preferred embodiment, the push pole is buoyant in water, and includes a telescoping shaft that may be extended or retracted. A detachable hook is also disclosed.

07-02-2009

Brad Davis, Mountain View, CA US

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20090154215

REDUCING NOISE AND DISTURBANCE BETWEEN MEMORY STORAGE ELEMENTS USING ANGLED WORDLINES - Devices and/or methods that facilitate reducing cross-talk noise and/or complementary bit disturb between adjacent storage elements in a memory device are presented. A memory device includes a memory array with wordlines formed in a zig-zag pattern such that each wordline can have segments that are parallel to the x-axis and other segments that are angled from a direction parallel to the x-axis based in part on a predetermined angle. Adjacent storage elements can be positioned at respective ends of an angled segment of a wordline to facilitate increasing the distance between such storage elements, as compared to the distance between storage elements associated with an orthogonal memory array, where the increase in distance can be based in part on the predetermined angle. The size of the memory array can be the same or substantially the same size, as compared to an orthogonal memory array.

06-18-2009

Brad Degrazia, Seattle, WA US

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20090217177

Multi-party virtual desktop - In one embodiment, a method for sharing data displayed on a user's computer screen includes displaying a movable tile on the user's computer screen, the tile being positionable on the computer screen to identify data displayed on the user's computer screen and selected for sharing with one or more remote users. The method further includes transmitting the data identified by a position of the tile on the user's computer screen to the remote users, receiving shared data from one of the remote users, and displaying the shared data on the user's computer screen. The identified data includes only a portion of data displayed on the user's computer screen and the shared data corresponds to data displayed on a portion of said remote user's computer screen.

08-27-2009

20120140015

AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSION OF IMAGES OF A VIDEO FEED IN A VIDEO CALL OR VIDEOCONFERENCING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a method for determining whether to suppress images of a video feed in a video call or videoconference is provided. A communications server receives a first video feed from a first client and determines whether a face is present in images of the first video feed. The communication server determines whether to suppress images of the first video feed from a second video feed based on whether a face is detected in images of the first video feed. The communication server suppresses images of the first video feed from the second video feed in response to determining to suppress images of the first video feed and disseminates the second video feed to a second client.

06-07-2012

20130239009

MULTI-PARTY VIRTUAL DESKTOP - In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a plurality of tiles on a user's computer screen, each of the tiles comprising shared data, and receiving new shared data and processing the new shared data to update the shared data displayed on the user's computer screen. The shared data is collected at a centralized device and distributed by the centralized device to the user, the centralized device operable to organize and transmit the shared data contained in one or more of the tiles to a plurality of users. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.

09-12-2013

Patent applications by Brad Degrazia, Seattle, WA US

Brad Delanghe, Sunnyvale, CA US

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20080205566

CLOSED LOOP SUB-CARRIER SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM - A system and method for synchronizing sub-carriers in a signal processing system. Various aspects of the present invention may comprise method steps and structure that receive a sampled signal. Various aspects may produce a synchronization signal based on the sampled signal. Various aspects may generate and store a cropped version of the received sampled signal. Various aspects may read a cropped sampled signal from memory that corresponds to the received sampled signal. Various aspects may generate a restored sampled signal by adding samples to the cropped sampled signal read from memory. Various aspects may, based on the synchronization signal, output the restored sampled signal coarsely synchronized to the received sampled signal. Various aspects may determine a phase difference between the output restored sampled signal and the output received subcarrier. Various aspects may adjust the phase of the restored sampled signal in response to the determined phase difference.

08-28-2008

20090190656

Television Functionality on a Chip - A television on a chip (TVOC) system that provides a cost effective approach for providing television functionality on a single integrated circuit chip is disclosed. A TVOC includes the functionality necessary to receive and display television signals in a variety of input and output formats. A TVOC can be used in set-top boxes for cable and satellite television, or directly within a television. All functionality provided can be provided on a single integrated circuit. TVOC includes a data transport module, an IF demodulator, a digital audio engine, an analog audio engine, a digital video engine, and an analog video engine. The TVOC also includes three sets of interfaces including output interfaces, control interfaces and ancillary interfaces. Further features and embodiments provide enhanced functionality and increased efficiencies.

07-30-2009

20090213266

CLOSED LOOP SUB-CARRIER SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM - A system and method for synchronizing sub-carriers in a signal processing system. Various aspects of the present invention may comprise method steps and structure that receive a sampled signal. Various aspects may produce a synchronization signal based on the sampled signal. Various aspects may generate and store a cropped version of the received sampled signal. Various aspects may read a cropped sampled signal from memory that corresponds to the received sampled signal. Various aspects may generate a restored sampled signal by adding samples to the cropped sampled signal read from memory. Various aspects may, based on the synchronization signal, output the restored sampled signal coarsely synchronized to the received sampled signal. Various aspects may determine a phase difference between the output restored sampled signal and the output received sub-carrier. Various aspects may adjust the phase of the restored sampled signal in response to the determined phase difference.

08-27-2009

20120147974

Television Functionality on a Chip - A television on a chip (TVOC) system that provides a cost effective approach for providing television functionality on a single integrated circuit chip is disclosed. A TVOC includes the functionality necessary to receive and display television signals in a variety of input and output formats. A TVOC can be used in set-top boxes for cable and satellite television, or directly within a television. All functionality provided can be provided on a single integrated circuit. TVOC includes a data transport module, an IF demodulator, a digital audio engine, an analog audio engine, a digital video engine, and an analog video engine. The TVOC also includes three sets of interfaces including output interfaces, control interfaces and ancillary interfaces. Further features and embodiments provide enhanced functionality and increased efficiencies.

06-14-2012

Patent applications by Brad Delanghe, Sunnyvale, CA US

Brad Durcholz, Warsaw, IN US

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20090312760

BONE FRACTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A bone fracture fixation system including a bone plate having a contour that substantially matches the contour of an underlying bone. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a jig that can be moved relative to non-parallel cannulas guided by the jig into operative position relative to a bone plate. In one embodiment, the jig includes grooves which do not completely surround the perimeter of the cannulas guided by the jig. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a jig including guides having a position and orientation which is adjustable relative to other ones of the guides. In one embodiment, the jig includes two portions that can articulate with respect to each other. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a wire bender that can bend a wire greater than 180 degrees so that both ends of the wire can be inserted into a fractured bone.

12-17-2009

Brad Falez, Calgary CA

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20090242201

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POLYMER DISTRIBUTION TO WELL SITES - The invention relates to a polymer transport and distribution system comprising a vessel, pipeline or network of pipes containing polymer mother solution, and one or more pumps for transporting polymer mother solution from a first location to one or more injection well sites at a second remote location, each injection well comprising a polymer mother solution input feed line, a water input feed line, and a second pump for controlling mother solution flow rate and pressure upstream from the water input feed line, for producing polymer daughter solution from polymer mother solution and water, and injecting the resulting polymer daughter solution into an oil or gas field well. Also provided are methods of distributing polymer to one or more injection well sites in an oil or gas field.

10-01-2009

Brad Fleener, Minneapolis, MN US

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20080281734

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED CREDIT APPLICATION AND TAX REFUND ESTIMATION - Systems and methods for handling multiple aspects of the acquisition of products and/or services, such as vehicles, are provided in a unified and streamlined fashion. Through an integrated credit application and tax refund estimation service application/systems, credit application-related data and non-overlapping tax-related data is captured. A tax refund is estimated based upon the tax-related data and at least a portion of the credit application-related data. Upon a determination to utilize at least a portion of the estimated tax refund as at least a portion of a down payment on a loan, at least a portion of the estimated tax refund is incorporated into a deal structure of the loan, and a credit application including the deal structure and at least the credit application-related data is submitted for a decision.

11-13-2008

Brad Fredin, Negaunee, MI US

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20090012571

Bone Plate System - Bone plate systems are provided for surgical implants and bone repair. The bone plate is multi-tiered for receiving bone anchors screws for securing a plurality of bones or bone fragments in a desired relationship. The plate members include throughbores for receiving a pivot base therein, with head ends of the bone anchors being secured in the pivot bases. The throughbores may permit and define a translation path for the pivot base and the bone anchor secured therein relative to the plate. Pivot members extending between the pivot base and the plate member facilitate pivoting and optional translation of the pivot base relative to the plate. With the bone anchor seated within the pivot base, an apparatus for inhibiting screw back out is employed.

01-08-2009

20090270927

Bone Plate System - A bone plate system is provided that includes bone plates and bone anchor assemblies for being inserted into bone plate bores to secure the bone plates to one or more bones. In one aspect, the bone plate system includes a bone anchor assembly having a locking cap and a locking fastener connected to a head portion of a bone anchor. The bone anchor assembly is driven into a bone plate bore before the locking fastener is shifted to expand the locking cap and fix the bone anchor assembly within the bore. In another aspect, the bone plate system includes a bone anchor assembly having a locking cap that deflects radially inward due to contact with the bone plate at large bone anchor assembly insertion angles. In addition, a bone anchor assembly having a preassembled condition with a locking cap resisting back out of a locking fastener.

10-29-2009

20130296941

Bone Plate System - A bone plate system is provided that includes bone plates and bone anchor assemblies for being inserted into bone plate bores to secure the bone plates to one or more bones. In one aspect, the bone plate system includes a bone anchor assembly having a locking cap and a locking fastener connected to a head portion of a bone anchor. The bone anchor assembly is driven into a bone plate bore before the locking fastener is shifted to expand the locking cap and fix the bone anchor assembly within the bore. In another aspect, the bone plate system includes a bone anchor assembly having a locking cap that deflects radially inward due to contact with the bone plate at large bone anchor assembly insertion angles. In addition, a bone anchor assembly having a preassembled condition with a locking cap resisting back out of a locking fastener.

11-07-2013

20140128924

Bone Plate System - Bone plate systems are provided for surgical implants and bone repair. The bone plate is multi-tiered for receiving bone anchors screws for securing a plurality of bones or bone fragments in a desired relationship. The plate members include throughbores for receiving a pivot base therein, with head ends of the bone anchors being secured in the pivot bases. The throughbores may permit and define a translation path for the pivot base and the bone anchor secured therein relative to the plate. Pivot members extending between the pivot base and the plate member facilitate pivoting and optional translation of the pivot base relative to the plate. With the bone anchor seated within the pivot base, an apparatus for inhibiting screw back out is employed.

05-08-2014

Patent applications by Brad Fredin, Negaunee, MI US

Brad Fulghum, Queen Creek, AZ US

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20090122474

Secondary Computing Device Display - A secondary computing device display system includes a removable attachment mechanism operable to removably attach a secondary computing device display to a primary computing device display. The removable attachment mechanism comprises a first attachment member, operable to lockably attach to the secondary computing device display, and a second attachment member, comprising a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion. The first and second clamping portions are operable to removably clamp the primary computing device display within a gap defined between the first and second clamping portions. The first and second attachment member are frictionally rotatable with respect to each other along a first axis and a second axis. A surface of the primary computing device display is adapted to engage the second attachment member and utilize friction to reduce the amount of pressure sufficient to removably clamp.

05-14-2009

20110043990

Secondary Computing Device Display System - A secondary computing device display system includes a removable attachment mechanism operable to removably attach a secondary computing device display to a primary computing device display. The removable attachment mechanism comprises a first attachment member, operable to slideably attach to the secondary computing device display, and a second attachment member, comprising a clamping trench and a clamp locking lever. The second attachment member is operable to removably clamp the primary computing device display by inserting a clamping ridge of the primary computing device display in the clamping trench and engaging a notched surface of the clamping ridge with the clamp locking lever. The first and second attachment member are frictionally rotatable with respect to each other along a first axis and a second axis.

02-24-2011

Brad Gagné, Kanata CA

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20100107225

REMOTE SERVICE ACCESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A wireless service access system and method are disclosed. One aspect of the disclosed system provides a remote device wireless access to one or more services over a communication network, the system comprising a network access module adapted for communicating wirelessly with the remote device and for receiving therefrom identifying data; and a service access module, communicatively linked to the network access module, for authenticating the remote device based on the identifying data and authorizing access to the one or more services thereto via the network access module.

04-29-2010

Brad Gagné, Kanata CA

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20100107225

REMOTE SERVICE ACCESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A wireless service access system and method are disclosed. One aspect of the disclosed system provides a remote device wireless access to one or more services over a communication network, the system comprising a network access module adapted for communicating wirelessly with the remote device and for receiving therefrom identifying data; and a service access module, communicatively linked to the network access module, for authenticating the remote device based on the identifying data and authorizing access to the one or more services thereto via the network access module.

04-29-2010

20120192258

HOTSPOT NETWORK ACCESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are disclosed for providing wireless network access to a user of a remote device at a hotspot. In general, wireless communication is established by the system with the remote device to enable wireless transmission therefrom of social networking credentials associated with a social network profile maintained by a third party social network service provider. Using these credentials, the user is authenticated with the third party social network service provider, and, upon authentication, is provided wireless access to the network.

07-26-2012

20130167196

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE DEVICE RECOGNITION AT PUBLIC HOTSPOTS - Described are various embodiments of a system and method in which device-identifying data can be used to uniquely recognize and optionally track and report on device activity at one or more hotspot locations by way of the creation and management of a device profile uniquely associated with such devices and stored in a network accessible knowledge base.

06-27-2013

20140355592

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS DEVICE DETECTION, RECOGNITION AND VISIT PROFILING - Described are various embodiments of a system and method in which device-identifying data can be used to uniquely recognize and optionally track and report on device activity at one or more Wi-Fi locations by way of the creation and management of a device and/or visit profile uniquely associated with such devices and stored in a network accessible knowledge base.

12-04-2014

Patent applications by Brad Gagné, Kanata CA

Brad Garni, Austin, TX US

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20090290443

MEMORY CIRCUIT WITH SENSE AMPLIFIER - A memory has a pre-amplifier for generating an output signal and a reference signal. The memory includes a comparator for comparing the output signal to the reference signal. The comparator includes a bias stage for generating a bias signal, wherein the bias signal is an average of the output signal and the reference signal. The comparator further includes a first output stage for generating a first comparator output signal by comparing the output signal and the bias signal. The comparator further includes a second output stage for generating a second comparator output signal by comparing the reference signal and the bias signal.

11-26-2009

Brad Gilreath, Smyrna, GA US

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20100205030

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACTOR-BASED PRICING FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - Embodiments of the invention are systems and methods for determining factor-based prices for products and services. In one embodiment, a method for factor-based pricing of goods and services can be provided. The method can include receiving a plurality of factors associated with a pricing decision, applying at least one rule to the plurality of factors to determine a proposed price, outputting the proposed price to at least one client device.

08-12-2010

Brad Hall, Burlingame, CA US

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20080215546

Time Series Search Engine - Methods and apparatus consistent with the invention provide the ability to organize, index, search, and present time series data based on searches. Time series data are sequences of time stamped records occurring in one or more usually continuous streams, representing some type of activity. In one embodiment, time series data is organized into discrete events with normalized time stamps and the events are indexed by time and keyword. A search is received and relevant event information is retrieved based in whole or in part on the time indexing mechanism, keyword indexing mechanism, or statistical indices calculated at the time of the search.

09-04-2008

20110208743

MACHINE DATA WEB - Methods and apparatus consistent with the invention provide the ability to organize and build understandings of machine data generated by a variety of information-processing environments. Machine data is a product of information-processing systems (e.g., activity logs, configuration files, messages, database records) and represents the evidence of particular events that have taken place and been recorded in raw data format. In one embodiment, machine data is turned into a machine data web by organizing machine data into events and then linking events together.

Brad Heide, Mississauga CA

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20080288333

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPTIMIZING A FIXED-ROUTE TRANSIT NETWORK - According to an aspect of the invention there is provided a method of optimizing a fixed route on a transit network, comprising the steps of: a) permitting a vehicle providing service on the fixed route to make deviations from the fixed route based on passenger requests; b) tracking the deviations and number of passenger requests corresponding to each deviation; c) submitting information from tracking step b) into a decision-making algorithm; and d) modifying the fixed route to include new stops based on results from the decision-making algorithm, as well as a system for implementing this method.

11-20-2008

Brad Herner, Palo Alto, CA US

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20110156044

DENSE ARRAYS AND CHARGE STORAGE DEVICES - There is provided a monolithic three dimensional array of charge storage devices which includes a plurality of device levels, wherein at least one surface between two successive device levels is planarized by chemical mechanical polishing.

06-30-2011

20120223380

DENSE ARRAYS AND CHARGE STORAGE DEVICES - There is provided a monolithic three dimensional array of charge storage devices which includes a plurality of device levels, wherein at least one surface between two successive device levels is planarized by chemical mechanical polishing.

09-06-2012

Brad Hibner, West Lebanon, NH US

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20090177678

Locating Linear Reference System Events in a Geographic Information System - A method and system are provided for determining the geographic locations of events in a linear referencing system (LRS), such as a LRS for the Department of Transportation. The method and system utilize similarities between a LRS and the postal addressing system used in the United States. A LRS event geocoding database and schema are created from portions of the postal addressing system schema and geographic information system (GIS) schema. LRS data is encoded as postal address data as defined in the postal addressing system. The LRS data and GIS data are conflated to populate the LRS event geocoding database using similar transformation logic as for current postal address geocoding. The geographic location of a given LRS event is generated using geocoding software that utilizes the linear measure implicit in the LRS event identifier and the LRS event geocoding database.

07-09-2009

Brad Hochrein, Dexter, MI US

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20110190982

POWER ON DEMAND STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR - A power on-demand steering angle sensor coupled to a steering wheel and a controller comprising a switch, coupled to the sensor and the controller. The switch is activated upon motion of the steering wheel or steering shaft. The switch, when closed, connects a power supply, such as a vehicle battery, to the sensor and the controller so that a new steering angle may be sensed and stored. After a predetermined period of time, the controller sends a signal to open the switch and disconnect the power supply.

08-04-2011

Brad Hubbard-Nelson, Concord, MA US

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20080205592

XRF analyzer - An XRF system, preferably handheld, includes an X-ray source for directing X-rays to a sample, a detector responsive to X-rays emitted by the sample, and a filter assembly with multiple filter materials located between the X-ray source and the detector. An analyzer is responsive to detector and is configured to analyze the intensities of X-rays irradiated by the sample at one power setting and to choose a filter material which suppresses certain intensities with respect to other intensities. A device, controlled by the analyzer, automatically moves the filter assembly to the chosen filter material and then the analyzer increases the power setting to analyze certain non-suppressed intensities.

08-28-2008

Brad Juchno, Yardley, PA US

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20100234893

Spinal Implant Connection Assembly - The present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a spinal implant connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, the present invention provides a connection assembly with structure to increase the locking strength of the connection assembly.

09-16-2010

20110087289

Trans-Iliac Connector - A spine stabilization implant includes a first portion having a first fixed angulated extension, a first rod receiving element and a connecting element. The implant also includes a second portion having a second fixed angulated extension, a second rod receiving element, and a receiving portion for receiving the connecting element of the first portion. The second portion is configured with a locking assembly for locking the first portion and second portion to one another.

04-14-2011

20120290015

Spinal Implant Connection Assembly - The present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a spinal implant connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, the present invention provides a connection assembly with structure to increase the locking strength of the connection assembly.

Closed-Head Polyaxial and Monaxial Screws - A closed-head polyaxial screw for use in spinal instrumentation for spinal fusion, treatment of deformity, or the like. Polyaxial screws may have a two-part design, with the screw fitting into an aperture in the closed head. One or more clamps may secure the bone screw in the aperture. A closed-head polyaxial screw having a one part design is also disclosed. In addition, a one-part monaxial screw is described.

09-05-2013

20140114314

Posterior Lumbar Plate - The present invention relates to stable fixation of spine segments, allowing for fusion in, e.g., skeletally mature patients. More particularly, the invention relates to a bone fixation device that can be affixed to vertebrae of a spine to provide reduction (or enlargement) capabilities and allow for fixation in the treatment of various conditions, including, e.g., spondyloslisthesis, degenerative disc disease, fracture, dislocation, spinal tumor, failed previous fusion, and the like, in the spine. The invention also relates to a method for delivering and implanting the bone fixation device.

04-24-2014

20140121706

Spinal implant connection assembly - The present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a spinal implant connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, the present invention provides a connection assembly with structure to increase the locking strength of the connection assembly.

05-01-2014

20140188178

Posterior Lumbar Plate - The present invention relates to stable fixation of spine segments, allowing for fusion in, e.g., skeletally mature patients. More particularly, the invention relates to a bone fixation device that can be affixed to vertebrae of a spine to provide reduction (or enlargement) capabilities and allow for fixation in the treatment of various conditions, including, e.g., spondyloslisthesis, degenerative disc disease, fracture, dislocation, spinal tumor, failed previous fusion, and the like, in the spine. The invention also relates to a method for delivering and implanting the bone fixation device.

07-03-2014

20150025584

Orthopedic Clamp and Extension Rod - Spinal implants and methods of extending pre-existing spinal implant constructs. An extension clamp may be connected to an original spinal implant including an elongated rod attached to a portion of the spine without removal of the original spinal implant. The extension clamp may include a yoke and an extension rod extending from the yoke. The yoke may include a first end and a second end, the first end having first and second rod engaging portions and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a fastener, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. The first and second rod engaging portions may be configured and dimensioned to secure the extension clamp to the elongated rod.

01-22-2015

Patent applications by Brad Juchno, Yardley, PA US

Brad Kahlbaugh, Roseville, MN US

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20080245037

Aerosol Separator; and Method - Crankcase ventilation arrangements are shown. Preferred wet laid media materials, for use in such arrangements are described. Also described and shown are example crankcase ventilation components, parts for use with a preferred media described and characterized.

10-09-2008

Brad Karassner, Miami Beach, FL US

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20090265243

System and method for creation, distribution and tracking of advertising via electronic networks - A system and method for creation, distribution and tracking of advertising via electronic networks, enabling creation of advertisements using licensed third party content and placement of said ads at desired network locations, utilizing an auction of ad spaces based on bids placed by advertisers to have their ads displayed at such locations. When a network user/ad viewer requests an ad by clicking or other action, an auction algorithm executes to select the ad to be displayed from those that bid for display at such ad space location and then the ad is composed and delivered to the ad space location by accessing a relational database storing commands that retrieve, assemble and dispatch the licensed ad content. Usage and display of licensed content on designated ad space is tracked to enable cost-per-use charging for both use of licensed content and ad display at the designated ad space.

10-22-2009

Brad Kippel, Greer, SC US

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20100263541

Filter Washing System for Gas Trubine Engines - A filter system for an air inlet of a gas turbine engine. The filter system may include a number of filters positioned about the air inlet and a water spray system positioned to spray the filters. The filters may include a hydrophobic or an oleophobic filter media.

10-21-2010

20100319384

SYSTEM FOR COOLING GAS TURBINE INLET AIR - A system includes a turbine air quality device. The turbine air quality device includes a liquid desiccant path configured to circulate a liquid desiccant through an air flow directed to a turbine inlet. The turbine air quality device also includes a porous media disposed in the liquid desiccant path, wherein the porous media is configured to pass the air flow in direct contact with the liquid desiccant.

12-23-2010

Brad Kirlin, Quincy, IL US

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20080245095

PORTABLE COOLERS - A portable cooler includes storage compartments for separately storing items in the cooler. A first compartment is generally formed at least partly by walls of the cooler. A second compartment is formed at least partly within the first compartment such that the second compartment extends at least partly into the first compartment. The second compartment is formed by at least one wall that also forms part of the first compartment. Items in the first and second compartments may be stored separately from each other and are accessible through separate openings in the cooler. In addition, the second compartment may be sealed from the first compartment so as to inhibit the ingress of liquid into the second compartment from the first compartment.

10-09-2008

Brad Krassner, Miami Beach, FL US

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20100153544

Content rendering control system and method - A system and method for controlling of rendering of content via electronic networks, whereby content is rendered at a content page only when and to the extent that a pre-defined area of the content page is within the viewer's browser window dimensions and scrolling position, or within a pre-defined distance outside of said browser window dimensions and scrolling position. When a viewer accesses a content page and as the viewer scrolls up or down or left or right on the page, or increases or decreases the dimensions of the viewer's browser window, content that has been designated to render in the content page area corresponding to the viewer's then current browser window dimensions and scrolling position is rendered. Content relating to areas of the content page that are not within (or within such pre-defined distance from) the viewer's browser window dimensions and scrolling position is not rendered unless or until such area is within such browser window dimensions and scrolling position or said pre-defined distance outside of same.

06-17-2010

20100153836

Content rendering control system and method - A system and method for controlling of rendering of content via electronic networks, whereby content is rendered at a content page only when and to the extent that a pre-defined area of the content page is within the viewer's browser window dimensions and scrolling position, or within a pre-defined distance outside of said browser window dimensions and scrolling position. When a viewer accesses a content page and as the viewer scrolls up or down or left or right on the page, or increases or decreases the dimensions of the viewer's browser window, content that has been designated to render in the content page area corresponding to the viewer's then current browser window dimensions and scrolling position is rendered. Content relating to areas of the content page that are not within (or within such pre-defined distance from) the viewer's browser window dimensions and scrolling position unless or until such area is within such browser window dimensions and scrolling position or said pre-defined distance outside of same.

06-17-2010

20110307329

Internet-based system and method for distributing interstitial advertisements - A system and method for use by website operators and advertisers to place interstitial advertisements on websites. The system uses an Internet dispatcher server and a mass storage device containing one or more databases storing advertisement command files pertaining to placements of advertisements that are stored in an advertisement server. The method comprises the steps of selecting aid files stored in a computer ad server, designating the url for the ad file, the url for the website page where the ad will be displayed, the url for the websites to which a user will be directed depending on the user's reaction to the advertisement, storing in a dispatcher server database a data string representing the ad placement commands with a url representing a dispatcher server-based application to execute said ad placement commands, and including said data string on said website for launching said dispatcher server command file.

12-15-2011

20130198608

Content Rendering Control System and Method - A system and method for controlling of rendering of content via electronic networks, whereby content is rendered at a content page only when and to the extent that a pre-defined area of the content page is within the viewer's browser window dimensions and scrolling position, or within a pre-defined distance outside of said browser window dimensions and scrolling position. When a viewer accesses a content page and as the viewer scrolls up or down or left or right on the page, or increases or decreases the dimensions of the viewer's browser window, content that has been designated to render in the content page area corresponding to the viewer's then current browser window dimensions and scrolling position is rendered. Content relating to areas of the content page that are not within (or within such pre-defined distance from) the viewer's browser window dimensions and scrolling position is not rendered unless or until such area is within such browser window dimensions and scrolling position or said pre-defined distance outside of same.

08-01-2013

Patent applications by Brad Krassner, Miami Beach, FL US

Brad Krempasky, Marysville, OH US

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20100043733

Protective System for a Crank Angle Sensor - A system for protecting a crank angle sensor is disclosed. The system includes a protective member, a heat insulating member and an airflow deflecting member. The heat insulating member insulates against heat from adjacent heat sources. The airflow deflecting member directs driving wind into an interior portion of the protective member to cool the air adjacent to a portion of the crank angle sensor. The protective member also includes holes to receive the driving wind directed from the airflow deflecting member.

02-25-2010

Brad Kutler, Oxford, MI US

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20090266012

HURRICANE SHUTTER SYSTEM - A shutter assembly for protecting an opening in a structure. The shutter assembly includes a first shutter and a second shutter. Each of the shutters have an attachment end and a free end and defining a width between the corresponding attachment end and the corresponding free end and each present an outer surface. An impact-resistant sheet is disposed on each outer surface. A plurality of hinges are adapted to pivotally couple each shutter to the structure at the attachment end for allowing the shutter to pivot between an open position and a closed position. A crossbar is sized to span the first shutter and the second shutter and terminate at or before the attachment ends of the shutters. A plurality of studs are disposed in linear alignment across the shutters. The crossbar is adapted to engage the studs for securing the shutters in the closed position.

10-29-2009

Brad Lesmeister, Prior Lake, MN US

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20090026894

ROBUST STATOR WINDING TEMPERATURE SENSOR - Disclosed herein, among other things, is a stator winding temperature sensor. According to an embodiment, the sensor includes at least one sensing wire coil adapted to be connected to a stator. The sensor also includes a body, including a core material surrounding at least a portion of the sensing wire coil, and a laminate material over the core material. The body has a thickness adapted to protect the sensing wire coil. The sensor includes a lead wire adapted to connect to an external monitoring device. The sensing wire coil is electrically connected to the lead wire at a lead step portion of the sensor. In addition, the sensor includes a tab extending from the lead wire and encompassing the lead step. The tab protects the lead step and the sensing wire coil in a region where the sensor extends over an end of the stator.

01-29-2009

20130136153

ROBUST STATOR WINDING TEMPERATURE SENSOR - Disclosed herein, among other things, is a stator winding temperature sensor. According to an embodiment, the sensor includes at least one sensing wire coil adapted to be connected to a stator. The sensor also includes a body, including a core material surrounding at least a portion of the sensing wire coil, and a laminate material over the core material. The body has a thickness adapted to protect the sensing wire coil. The sensor includes a lead wire adapted to connect to an external monitoring device. The sensing wire coil is electrically connected to the lead wire at a lead step portion of the sensor. In addition, the sensor includes a tab extending from the lead wire and encompassing the lead step. The tab protects the lead step and the sensing wire coil in a region where the sensor extends over an end of the stator.

05-30-2013

20140103784

REINFORCED FLEXIBLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A stator winding temperature sensor including at least one sensing wire for connecting to a stator. The sensor also includes a body, including a core material comprising a polyimide substrate having an acrylic adhesive surrounding at least a portion of the sensing wire, and a laminate material over the core material. The body has a thickness adapted to protect the sensing wire. The sensor includes a lead wire for connecting to an external monitoring device. The sensing wire is electrically connected to the lead wire at a lead step portion of the sensor. The sensor further includes a tab extending from the lead wire and encompassing the lead step, the tab including a flexible zone where the tab is surrounded by a polyimide and an adhesive but is not surrounded by fiberglass.

04-17-2014

Patent applications by Brad Lesmeister, Prior Lake, MN US

Brad Mastrolia, Colorado Springs, CO US

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20090045285

AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT WITH MOVABLE HEADREST - An ejection seat includes a headrest that, upon initiation of the ejection seat, moves forward to support the pilot's head in a tilted-forward position. By holding the crewmember's head in a tilted-forward position, windblast forces are controlled to prevent the helmet from pulling upward and backward on the crewmember's head. The headrest may include a pair of struts that extend forward around the sides of the crewmember's helmet to support the crewmember's head against flailing from the windblast. A flexible panel extending between the struts and the headrest panel may also be included to further support the crewmember's head against windblast flailing.

02-19-2009

20090072087

Aircraft ejection seat system - An ejection seat having pitch, roll, and yaw control provided by three separate rocket motors where each rocket motor has a fixed nozzle and the entire rocket motor is rotated about a single axis corresponding to the minimum principal moment of inertia of the rocket. Actuation for each rocket motor is by means of a hydraulic rack and pinion actuator. Power for the hydraulic actuators is provided by a unique hydro-pneumatic amplifier that converts stored gas energy into pressurized hydraulic fluid. The high pressure hydraulic fluid is directed through conventional servo valves into the appropriate actuators to provide main, roll, pitch, and yaw thrust as required to achieve upright orientation and vertical flight.

03-19-2009

20100155535

AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT WITH MOVEABLE HEADREST - An ejection seat includes a headrest that, upon initiation of the ejection seat, moves forward to support the pilot's head in a tilted-forward position. By holding the crewmember's head in a tilted-forward position, windblast forces are controlled to prevent the helmet from pulling upward and backward on the crewmember's head. The headrest may include a pair of struts that extend forward around the sides of the crewmember's helmet to support the crewmember's head against flailing from the windblast. A flexible panel extending between the struts and the headrest panel may also be included to further support the crewmember's head against windblast flailing.

06-24-2010

20110084167

AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT WITH MOVEABLE HEADREST - An ejection seat includes a headrest that, upon initiation of the ejection seat, moves forward to support the pilot's head in a tilted-forward position. By holding the crewmember's head in a tilted-forward position, windblast forces are controlled to prevent the helmet from pulling upward and backward on the crewmember's head. The headrest may include a pair of struts that extend forward around the sides of the crewmember's helmet to support the crewmember's head against flailing from the windblast. A flexible panel extending between the struts and the headrest panel may also be included to further support the crewmember's head against windblast flailing.

04-14-2011

Patent applications by Brad Mastrolia, Colorado Springs, CO US

Brad Miller, Kent, WA US

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20090219196

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADAR DATA COMMUNICATION - A radar information processing system is operable to process high bandwidth radar information received from a radar system into low bandwidth radar information that may be communicated to a low bandwidth connection coupled to an electronic flight bag (EFB). An exemplary embodiment receives radar information from a radar system, the radar information communicated from the radar system at a first bandwidth; processes the received radar information into processed radar information, the processed radar information configured for communication over a connection operable at a second bandwidth, the second bandwidth lower than the first bandwidth; and communicates the radar information from a radar system, the radar information communicated from the radar system at a first bandwidth.

09-03-2009

Brad Nemanich, Lubbock, TX US

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20100275189

Method, Apparatus and Computer Program Product for Automatically Generating a Computer Program Using Consume, Simplify & Produce Semantics with Normalize, Transpose & Distribute Operations - A code generator and multi-core framework are executable in a computer system to implement methods as disclosed herein, including a method for the code generator to automatically generate multi-threaded source code from functional specifications, and for the multi-core framework, which is a run time component, to generate multi-threaded task object code from the multi-threaded source code and to execute the multi-threaded task object code on respective processor cores. The methods provide transparency to the programmer, and during execution, provide automatic identification of processing parallelisms. The methods implement Consume-Simplify-Produce and Normalize-Transpose-Distribute operations to reduce complex expression sets in a functional specification to simplified expression sets operable in parallel processing environments through the generated multi-threaded task object code. The result is a code generator which compiles transparent declarative code into multi-threaded code and that in the process identifies and assigns parallel processing paths to improve overall processing performance.

10-28-2010

20140109039

Method, Apparatus and Computer Program Product for Automatically Generating a Computer Program Using Consume, Simplify and Produce Semantics with Normalize, Transpose and Distribute Operations - A code generator and multi-core framework are executable in a computer system to implement methods as disclosed herein, including a method for the code generator to automatically generate multi-threaded source code from functional specifications, and for the multi-core framework, which is a run time component, to generate multi-threaded task object code from the multi-threaded source code and to execute the multi-threaded task object code on respective processor cores. The methods provide transparency to the programmer, and during execution, provide automatic identification of processing parallelisms. The methods implement Consume-Simplify-Produce and Normalize-Transpose-Distribute operations to reduce complex expression sets in a functional specification to simplified expression sets operable in parallel processing environments through the generated multi-threaded task object code. The result is a code generator which compiles transparent declarative code into multi-threaded code and that in the process identifies and assigns parallel processing paths to improve overall processing performance.

04-17-2014

Brad Neuls, Warman CA

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20090245995

GAME SKID - A method and apparatus for transporting a game animal a hunter has killed or other large animal body is provided. The apparatus has a hitch bar attachable to a hitch receiver on a vehicle. A platform is connected to the hitch bar so that when the hitch bar is connected to a vehicle, the hitch bar alone supports the platform above the ground. For transporting an animal a hunter has killed, the head of the animal is secured onto the platform with the body of the animal extended behind the platform and lying on the ground. The animal can then be pulled by the vehicle, with the head supported above the ground by the platform and the body being pulled behind the platform along the ground.

10-01-2009

Brad Nightengale, Redwood Shores, CA US

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20100268696

Advanced Warning - The present invention is directed to a system, method and server to assist account issuers in managing risk, fraud and unauthorized use. A system, method and server for use in pushing advanced warning alerts to issuers based on consumer data element level triggering events and fraud and unauthorized use reports is disclosed. The ability to the push the alerts to issuers with a permissible purpose for receiving the information in the alerts provides a real-time, online and cost effective way of providing issuers with valuable risk management tools.

10-21-2010

20100325035

FRAUD/RISK BUREAU - Systems and methods for generating fraud/risk report for consumers are disclosed. A server computer in a fraud/risk system receives a request from a client computer of a user for a fraud/risk report associated with a consumer. The server computer queries a database that stores pre-filtered data provided from third party sources, and data (filtered or not filtered) from a payment processing network that processes payment card transactions. The pre-filtered data are associated with reported fraudulent activities. The server computer then generates a fraud/risk report and provides that report to the client computer of the user. The report includes the pre-filtered data that were associated with the consumer. The fraud/risk report may also be customized based on the request of the user or based on pre-determined criteria stored in the server computer.

12-23-2010

20110238575

MERCHANT FRAUD RISK SCORE - Methods and systems are presented for a fraud risk score to be given to a merchant for a proposed transaction with a consumer. The fraud risk score is generated by a payment account service provider, such as a credit card processor, using information from a pending transaction as well as information from other payment accounts that the consumer holds to which the payment account service provider is privy. Various factors, including indicators of elevated risk in other payment accounts, are custom-weighted by the merchant for the score.

MERCHANT FRAUD RISK SCORE - Methods and systems are presented for a fraud risk score to be given to a merchant for a proposed transaction with a consumer. The fraud risk score is generated by a payment account service provider, such as a credit card processor, using information from a pending transaction as well as information from other payment accounts that the consumer holds to which the payment account service provider is privy. Various factors, including indicators of elevated risk in other payment accounts, are custom-weighted by the merchant for the score.

04-03-2014

Patent applications by Brad Nightengale, Redwood Shores, CA US

Brad Nightengale, Redwood Shore, CA US

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20100241535

ACCOUNT ACTIVITY ALERT - An alert recipient receives an account alert after an account activity satisfies criteria of an alert rule. The account alert may be triggered by the usage of a consumer identifier with any of: an application for a new account, an account activation request, or an account usage. To illustrate, a fraudster may utilize the consumer identifier in an application to open a new account, to activate an issued prepaid account, or conduct a transaction on an activated issued prepaid account. Data from the account application, activation, or transaction may be sent to a host that compares the data against the criteria of an alert rule. If the criterion is satisfied, the account alert is sent to the account recipient. The account recipient may required to respond to the alert in order to permit the activity that is the subject of the account alert.

09-23-2010

Brad Northey, Cambridge CA

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20100276256

MULTI-MODE AND MULTI-PITCH CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A conveyor system comprising: a track section comprising a control system; a drive system that is controlled by the control system; a plurality of moving elements that are driven by the drive system; a pallet support apparatus; a plurality of pallets that are configured to engage with the moving elements and move on the pallet support apparatus; and a plurality of workstations provided along the track section, each workstation at a predetermined pitch from each other workstation, wherein at least some of the pitches are different among workstations, wherein the control system, drive system and moving elements are configured such that each pallet of the plurality of pallets is independently advanced through the workstations based on the pitches of the workstations.

11-04-2010

20130180824

MULTI-MODE AND MULTI-PITCH CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A conveyor system comprising: a track section comprising a control system; a drive system that is controlled by the control system; a plurality of moving elements that are driven by the drive system; a pallet support apparatus; a plurality of pallets that are configured to engage with the moving elements and move on the pallet support apparatus; and a plurality of workstations provided along the track section, each workstation at a predetermined pitch from each other workstation, wherein at least some of the pitches are different among workstations, wherein the control system, drive system and moving elements are configured such that each pallet of the plurality of pallets is independently advanced through the workstations based on the pitches of the workstations.

07-18-2013

Brad Pullum, Athens, AL US

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20100219214

Mighty Mushroom Cowboy Hat Holder - A hat holding apparatus for holding the hat may include a hemispherical dome for cooperating with a crown of the hat and a supporting column for supporting the hemispherical dome. The supporting column may include a base section having an anti-skid surface. The hemispherical dome may cooperate with a sweatband of the hat, and the hat holding apparatus may include a flexible cover for covering the hemispherical dome. The base portion may be formed from rubber, and the hat holding apparatus may be portable, and the flexible cover may be formed from leather. The flexible cover may include a strap.

09-02-2010

Brad Rauguth, North Webster, IN US

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20090187256

METHOD FOR FORMING AN INTEGRAL POROUS REGION IN A CAST IMPLANT - Methods for forming an integral porous region in an orthopedic implant are provided. The method uses an orthopedic implant pattern, together with a porous framework having a plurality of reticulated interstices in a molding technique. After filling the mold with a molten metal such that the molten metal enters at least a portion of the reticulated interstices, followed by cooling, an orthopedic implant is formed. The porous framework is then removed to expose an integral porous region of reticulated porosity in the implant. The orthopedic implant may comprise a monolithic metallic body having an integral porous metal region. Reticulated porosity extends into the monolithic metallic body and is adapted to allow living tissue growth therein.

07-23-2009

Brad Reddersen, Pasadena, CA US

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20100269454

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVATING THERMOCHROMIC INK LABELS - In methods and systems for activating a label including a thermochromic ink used as a time/temperature indicator, the label has a first or printing section, and a second or thermochromic ink section. A package parameter, such as the weight of a food package or portion, is determined and printed on the printing section of the label. The label is advanced to an activation energy station. At least the thermochromic ink section of the label is exposed to activation energy, such as heat or radiation. The label is then quickly moved to a cooling station. At the cooling station, at least the thermochromic ink section of the label is quickly cooled, to activate the label for use as a time/temperature indicator.

10-28-2010

Brad Rieb, Calgory CA

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20080217012

Gelled emulsions and methods of using the same - Gelled emulsions contain (i.) an external phase of an aqueous water-soluble solvent solution, polymeric viscosifying agent and, optionally, an oxidative and/or acidic breaker; and (ii.) an internal phase of a dispersed organic fluid. The aqueous water-soluble solvent solution constitutes between from about 15 to about 50 volume percent of the gelled emulsion and the dispersed organic fluid is presented in the gelled emulsion in amounts ranging from about 50 to about 85 volume percent. The gelled emulsions are useful in a variety of applications including, but not limited to, oil field, pipeline and processing facility applications.

09-11-2008

Brad Robel-Forrest, North Bend, WA US

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20100333176

Enabling Dynamic Authentication With Different Protocols on the Same Port for a Switch - The invention enables a client device that does not support IEEE 802.1X authentication to access at least some resources provided through a switch that supports 802.1X authentication by using dynamic authentication with different protocols. When the client device attempts to join a network, the switch monitors for an 802.1X authentication message from the client device. In one embodiment, if the client fails to send an 802.1X authentication message, respond to an 802.1X request from the switch, or a predefined failure condition is detected the client may be deemed incapable of supporting 802.1X authentication. In one embodiment, the client may be initially placed on a quarantine VLAN after determination that the client fails to perform an 802.1X authentication within a backoff time limit. However, the client may still gain access to resources based on various non-802.1X authentication mechanisms, including name/passwords, digital certificates, or the like.

12-30-2010

20120216275

SCALABLE TRANSPARENT PROXY - A facility for proxying network traffic between a pair of nodes is described. The facility receives packets traveling between the pair of nodes that together constitute a distinguished network connection. For each packet of the connection that is part of a transport protocol setup process, the facility updates a representation of the status of the setup process to reflect the packet, and forwards the packet to its destination without proxying the packet. For each packet of the connection that is subsequent to the setup process, the facility proxies the contents of the packet to the packet's destination.

08-23-2012

20140123213

ENABLING DYNAMIC AUTHENTICATION WITH DIFFERENT PROTOCOLS ON THE SAME PORT FOR A SWITCH - The invention enables a client device that does not support IEEE 802.1X authentication to access at least some resources provided through a switch that supports 802.1X authentication by using dynamic authentication with different protocols. When the client device attempts to join a network, the switch monitors for an 802.1X authentication message from the client device. In one embodiment, if the client fails to send an 802.1X authentication message, respond to an 802.1X request from the switch, or a predefined failure condition is detected the client may be deemed incapable of supporting 802.1X authentication. In one embodiment, the client may be initially placed on a quarantine VLAN after determination that the client fails to perform an 802.1X authentication within a backoff time limit. However, the client may still gain access to resources based on various non-802.1X authentication mechanisms, including name/passwords, digital certificates, or the like.

05-01-2014

Patent applications by Brad Robel-Forrest, North Bend, WA US

Brad Rogers US

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20110087588

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENTLY PROCESSING MULTIPLE CREDIT APPLICATIONS - A system and method for forwarding multiple credit applications to multiple potential lenders. A user computer or a credit management server sends queries to potential lenders inquiring about the respective information fields used in the potential lenders' respective credit applications. The queries also request information relating to the desired format and transmission method of the respective credit applications. With this information, a dynamic credit application is generated which includes all of information fields from all potential lenders. A credit applicant enters credit information into the dynamic credit application. The system then generates tailored credit applications for each lender and forwards these tailored applications to the respective potential lenders. The lenders process the tailored applications and provide results to the user.

04-14-2011

Brad Scheurman, Calgary CA

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20090061898

Methods and Apparatus for Providing Location Data with Variable Validity and Quality - Methods, systems and computer program products for determining a location of a device based on location information are described. In some implementations, location assist information may be requested so as to determine a location of sufficient quality to satisfy a requesting application. Upon receiving the location assist information, empherides from one or more visible sources may be requested. The location assist information may be used to determine the location of the device until the device has received and decoded the empherides.

03-05-2009

20090167599

Location Based Services Information Storage and Transport - Methods, systems and computer program products for providing an adaptive active location information gathering algorithm are described. Specifically, significant information density gains can be achieved by using an adaptive active location information gathering algorithm. The adaptive algorithm may select a compression and decompression encoding appropriate to deliver maximum information density while being adjusted automatically to accommodate variations including velocity and duration changes within a defined reporting period to ensure versatility and maximum efficiency.

Brad Simeral, San Francisco, CA US

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20100026692

HYBRID GRAPHIC DISPLAY - A method of displaying graphics data is described. The method involves accessing the graphics data in a memory subsystem associated with one graphics subsystem. The graphics data is transmitted to a second graphics subsystem, where it is displayed on a monitor coupled to the second graphics subsystem.

02-04-2010

20110128963

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL CHANNEL COMMUNICATION - A system and method for communicating over a single virtual channel. The method includes reserving a first group of credits of a credit pool for a first traffic class and a second group of credits of the credit pool for a second traffic class. In addition, a first and second respective groups of tags are reserved from a tag pool for the first and second traffic class. A packet may then be selected from a first buffer for transmission over the virtual channel. The packet may include a traffic indicator of the first traffic class operable to allow the packet to pass a packet of the second traffic class from a second buffer. The method further includes sending the packet over the virtual channel and adjusting the first group of credits and the first group of tags based on having sent a packet of the first traffic class.

06-02-2011

20140068298

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR ACCOUNTING FOR AGING EFFECTS IN A COMPUTING DEVICE - Embodiments of the claimed subject matter are directed to methods and systems that allow tracking and accounting of wear and other aging effects in integrated circuits and products which include integrated circuits over time, and the dynamic adjustment of operating conditions to increase or decrease wear in response to the accumulated wear relative to the expected wear during the lifetime of the circuit and/or product.

03-06-2014

20140149770

LOW-POWER STATES FOR A COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED BASEBAND - A method of entering a power conservation state comprises selecting and entering one of a plurality of low power states for the computer system in response to a detected system idle event. The plurality of low power states comprise a first low power state and a second low power state for the computer system. A memory of the computer system is self refreshed during the first low power state. A baseband module of the computer system remains powered, and the memory is accessible to the baseband module during the second low power state. The one low power state is selected depending upon baseband module activity. The method also includes exiting from the one of a plurality of low power states when a wake event is detected.

05-29-2014

Patent applications by Brad Simeral, San Francisco, CA US

Brad Spellberg, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US

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20090297562

PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO VACCINATE AGAINST DISSEMINATED CANDIDIASIS AND OTHER INFECTIOUS AGENTS - The invention provides a vaccine including an isolated Als protein family member having cell adhesion activity, or an immunogenic fragment thereof, with an adjuvant in a pharmaceutically acceptable medium. The invention also provides a method of treating or preventing hematogenously disseminated or mucocutaneous candidiasis. The method includes administering an immunogenic amount of a vaccine an isolated Als protein family member having cell adhesion activity, or an immunogenic fragment thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable medium.

Brad St.croix, Frederick, MD US

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20090017030

Endothelial Cell Expression Patterns - To gain a better understanding of tumor angiogenesis, new techniques for isolating endothelial cells (ECs) and evaluating gene expression patterns were developed. When transcripts from ECs derived from normal and malignant colorectal tissues were compared with transcripts from non-endothelial cells, over 170 genes predominantly expressed in the endothelium were identified. Comparison between normal- and tumor-derived endothelium revealed 79 differentially expressed genes, including 46 that were specifically elevated in tumor-associated endothelium. Experiments with representative genes from this group demonstrated that most were similarly expressed in the endothelium of primary lung, breast, brain, and pancreatic cancers as well as in metastatic lesions of the liver. These results demonstrate that neoplastic and normal endothelium in humans are distinct at the molecular level, and have significant implications for the development of anti-angiogenic therapies in the future.

01-15-2009

Brad St. Croix, Frederick, MD US

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20090233270

Secreted and cytoplasmic tumor endothelial markers - To gain a better understanding of tumor angiogenesis, new techniques for isolating endothelial cells (ECs) and evaluating gene expression patterns were developed. When transcripts from ECs derived from normal and malignant colorectal tissues were compared with transcripts from non-endothelial cells, over 170 genes predominantly expressed in the endothelium were identified. Comparison between normal- and tumor-derived endothelium revealed many differentially expressed genes, including a large nujber of genes that were specifically elevated in tumor-associated endothelium. Experiments with representative genes from this group demonstrated that most were similarly expressed in the endothelium of primary lung, breast, brain, and pancreatic cancers as well as in metastatic lesions fo the liver. Theses results demonstrate that neoplastic and normal endothelium in humans are distinct at the molecular level, and have significant implications for the development of anti-angiogenic.

09-17-2009

20100028256

DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION IN PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL ANGIOGENESIS - Methods of inhibiting pathological angiogenesis in a subject are disclosed. In particular examples, the method includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition to a subject wherein the composition includes a specific binding agent that preferentially binds to one or more pathological angiogenesis marker proteins including Vscp, CD276, ETSvg4 (Pea3), CD137(4-1BB), MiRP2, Ubiquitin D (Fat10), Doppel (prion-PLP), Apelin, Plgf, Ptprn (IA-2), CD109, Ankylosis, and collagen VIIIα1. In additional examples, methods to deliver a therapeutic agent to a brain or liver endothelial cell are also disclosed.

02-04-2010

20110104059

Membrane Associated Tumor Endothelium Markers - To gain a better understanding of tumor angiogenesis endothelial cells (ECs) were isolated and gene expression patterns were evaluated. When transcripts from ECs derived from normal and malignant colorectal tissues were compared with transcripts from non-endothelial cells, over 170 genes predominantly expressed in the endothelium were identified. Comparison between normal- and tumor-derived endothelium revealed differentially expressed genes, including many that were specifically elevated in tumor-associated endothelium. Experiments with representative genes from this group demonstrated that most were similarly expressed in the endothelium of primary lung, breast, brain, and pancreatic cancers as well as in metastatic lesions of the liver. These results demonstrate that neoplastic and normal endothelium in humans are distinct at the molecular level.

05-05-2011

20110207141

DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION IN PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL ANGIOGENESIS - Methods of inhibiting pathological angiogenesis in a subject are disclosed. In particular examples, the method includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition to a subject wherein the composition includes a specific binding agent that preferentially binds to one or more pathological angiogenesis marker proteins including Vscp, CD276, ETSvg4 (Pea3), CD137(4-1BB), MiRP2, Ubiquitin D (Fat10), Doppel (prion-PLP), Apelin, Plgf, Ptprn (IA-2), CD109, Ankylosis, and collagen VIIIα1. In additional examples, methods to deliver a therapeutic agent to a brain or liver endothelial cell are also disclosed.

08-25-2011

20130202528

DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION IN PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL ANGIOGENESIS - Methods of inhibiting pathological angiogenesis in a subject are disclosed. In particular examples, the method includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition to a subject wherein the composition includes a specific binding agent that preferentially binds to one or more pathological angiogenesis marker proteins including Vscp, CD276, ETSvg4 (Pea3), CD137 (4-1BB), MiRP2, Ubiquitin D (Fat10), Doppel (prion-PLP), Apelin, Plgf, Ptpm (IA-2), CD109, Ankylosis, and collagen VIIIα1. In additional examples, methods to deliver a therapeutic agent to a brain or liver endothelial cell are also disclosed.

08-08-2013

20130323173

ANTIBODIES TO TUMOR ENDOTHELIAL MARKER 8 - The present invention is directed to particular antibodies and fragments thereof that find use in the detection, prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with abnormal angiogenesis. In particular, these antibodies detect tumor endothelial marker 8 (TEM8) in its native and cell-surface expressed form. Also disclosed are improved methods for producing monoclonal antibodies, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and kits.

12-05-2013

20140134179

TEM8 ANTIBODIES, CONJUGATES THEREOF, AND THEIR USE - Antibodies that specifically bind TEM8 protein, and conjugates thereof, are disclosed herein. In some examples the conjugates and antibodies are useful for methods of detecting and treating pathogenic angiogenesis. In other examples the conjugates and antibodies are useful for methods of detecting and treating cancer. In additional examples, the conjugates and antibodies are useful for methods of decreasing binding of Anthrax protective antigen to a cell.

05-15-2014

Patent applications by Brad St. Croix, Frederick, MD US

Brad Steinwede, Atlanta, GA US

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20090198564

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INTERACTIVE CONSUMER MARKETING - A system and method of interactive consumer marketing, wherein a plurality of marketing channels are specifically and directly focused upon particular goods or services of a sponsor for a specific time period, wherein interactive engagement of a plurality of potential consumers necessarily results therefrom and wherein further dialog, broadcast and otherwise, maximizes results and return on costs, with a singular and short-term commitment.

08-06-2009

Brad Supples, Depew, NY US

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20090095947

Fall protection assembly - A fall protection assembly is provided. The fall protection assembly may include a base member that is configured for attachment to a structure. The base member can have first and second upright pieces arranged with respect to one another so as to be capable of receiving at least a portion of a kick member therebetween. An upright support member can also be present and can be supported by the base member. The upright support member can be capable of supporting at least one cross member for use in fall prevention.

04-16-2009

Brad Swasand, St. Charles, MO US

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20090019901

Wheel Chock - A method of chocking a wheel comprises a step of providing a wheel chock. The wheel chock comprises a stationary body and a rocking body. The rocking body is pivotally connected to the stationary body. The method also comprises a step of rolling a wheel into contact with the rocking body in a manner causing the rocking body to rotate to a wheel securing position relative to the stationary body and causing the wheel to reach a chocked position relative to the stationary body. The method further comprises a step of activating a locking mechanism that limits pivotal movement of the rocking body away from the wheel securing position relative to the stationary body. The activating of the locking mechanism occurs while the wheel is in the chocked position. After activating the locking mechanism, the wheel is fully secured to the wheel chock.

01-22-2009

Brad Thomas, Waterloo, IA US

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20110062162

PORTABLE ORGANIZER - A portable organizer has a container portion that has a plurality of compartments that are formed by an arrangement of inner walls. The inner walls may be adjustable or statically arranged. A tongue is connected to the container portion that is used to anchor the container portion by fitting between a mattress and box spring or cushion and couch frame, etc. A hinge may be used to connect the tongue to the container portion to aid in storage. The tongue may be attached at an upper portion or lower portion of the container portion to match selected uses. In one embodiment, the tongue is compact and removable for easy and compact storage.

03-17-2011

20130216213

HEATING AND COOLING TABLE - A temperature controlled table has a hollow support base with a hollow table top portion. A series of air intake openings in the support base allow air to be drawn in from the outside and circulated through the table. A series of controllable vents arraigned on the outside edge of the table top allow users to control and direct the airflow. In one embodiment, a heating element is provided within the support base to heat air as it circulates. An ice tray is provided to cool air flowing through. In this way, the user can control the temperature in close proximity to the table to enhance their comfort.

08-22-2013

Brad Verd, Herndon, VA US

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20110106891

HIERARCHICAL PUBLISH AND SUBSCRIBE SYSTEM - A method of publishing a publication message includes receiving, at one of a plurality of first relays, a subscription request from a first client and transmitting the subscription request from the one of the plurality of first relays to only one of a plurality of central relays. The method also includes receiving, at another of the plurality of first relays, a publication request from a second client. The publication request includes the publication message. The method further includes transmitting the publication message from the another of the plurality of first relays to all of the plurality of central relays, transmitting the publication message from at least one of the plurality of central relays to the one of the plurality of first relays, and transmitting the publication message from the one of the plurality of first relays to the first client.

05-05-2011

Brad Vier, Austin, TX US

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20090163147

Method for assigning control channels - The present invention is a mobile device capable of transmitting or receiving wireless signals and incorporating an FPC shielded RF signal conductor for connecting transmitter and/or receiver circuitry to an associated RF antenna or antennas. In some embodiments FCP may incorporate the antenna in an unshielded section of the FPC. In some embodiments a single FPC may provide for multiple RF carrier conductors each with their own associated shielding.

06-25-2009

Brad Waldack, Fayetteville, AR US

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20110203042

Water saving flapper valve weight apparatus - A water saving device for a toilet adapted for mounting on an overflow tube above a flapper valve. The device uses a mainframe connected to the overflow tube to position a highchair that is pivotally mounted to the mainframe. A water cup is mounted to the highchair for weight and a vertical cam descends from the highchair to contact and close the flapper valve.

08-25-2011

Brad Warmuskerken, Grand Rapids, MI US

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20080275762

VIDEO EMAIL WITH INFORMATION TRACKING - A system and method for identifying and tracking recipient behavior in connection with a multimedia presentation incorporated in an email. The email is received in the manner of an ordinary text email, but when the email is opened, it automatically commences the display of a multi-media presentation that includes streaming video that provides information about the viewing experience to the sender. When the recipient elects to open the email message, the recipient's computer is identified to the sender and correlated with information relating to the recipient's interaction with the program. Such information can include the portions of the program viewed by the recipient and the length of time each portion is viewed, and the identity of any recipient to whom the information is forwarded.

11-06-2008

Brad Wilson, Tyler, TX US

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20100306924

INFLATABLE MATTRESS FOR A BED - A support apparatus includes a rotation therapy device, a pulsation therapy device, a dynamic therapy device, and a control system for operating the devices.

12-09-2010

20120054965

BED FRAME AND MATTRESS SYNCHRONOUS CONTROL - A support apparatus includes a bed frame with movable portions and a mattress supported on the bed frame. A control system synchronously controls inflation and deflation of at least one air bladder of the mattress and movement of at least one of the movable portions.

03-08-2012

Brad Yang, Tali City TW

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20080296337

NAIL GUN WITH A SAFETY ASSEMBLY - A nail gun has a body, a breach assembly, a triggering device, a safety assembly and a magazine. The safety assembly has a safety lever and an activating beam, both of which are required to be activated to selectively engage the triggering device to allow the nail gun to perform a nailing cycle. When the nail gun is operated incorrectly, the safety assembly does not engage the triggering mechanism so the nail gun is prevented from performing the nailing cycle. The magazine is mounted in the breach assembly and feeds fastening devices into the breach.

12-04-2008

20090188963

ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR A NAIL GUN - An adjusting device for a nail gun includes a magazine, a shaft, a disc feeder and a positioning assembly. The shaft is mounted in the magazine and has two sliding grooves longitudinally formed respectively in the shaft and multiple positioning recesses formed on the sliding grooves. The disc feeder includes a rotating disc and a sleeve mounted around the shaft and has two mounting holes each corresponding to a positioning recess. The positioning assembly includes a clamp and an E-clip having two stops. The clamp is mounted in the sleeve and has two clamping arms each having a boss. The stops are mounted respectively in the mounting holes, respectively abutting the clamping arms and held by the E-clip. Therefore the magazine can be adjusted in one direction at multiple stages by pulling up and in the other direction by pressing the clamp that releases the stops for easy adjustment.

07-30-2009

Patent applications by Brad Yang, Tali City TW

Brad Zenthoefer, Decatur, IL US

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20080274019

Preparation of Derivative of Polyhydric Alcohols - A method for converting a polyhydric alcohol into propylene glycol and butanediols is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for converting polyhydric alcohols into three-carbon products and four-carbon products. Also disclosed are methods for maximizing conversion of polyhydric alcohols and minimizing formation of reaction products that are difficult to remove from the desired product. In other embodiments, methods are described to optimize use of reactants, including hydrogen, in hydrogenolysis of polyhydric alcohols.

11-06-2008

20140039224

METHODS FOR PRODUCING BIODERIVED PROPYLENE GLYCOL - In the process of distilling a polyol product mixture including one or both of a biobased propylene glycol and a biobased ethylene glycol from the reaction of hydrogen with a biobased feed, it has been discovered that undesirable epoxides can form, and the present invention provides means for guarding against their formation, for removing epoxides which do form by particular methods of distilling, and for removing the epoxides from a finished, otherwise commercially acceptable biobased glycol product.

02-06-2014

20140256991

METHODS FOR PRODUCING BIODERIVED PROPYLENE GLYCOL - In the process of distilling a polyol product mixture including one or both of a biobased propylene glycol and a biobased ethylene glycol from the reaction of hydrogen with a biobased feed, it has been discovered that undesirable epoxides can form, and the present invention provides means for guarding against their formation, for removing epoxides which do form by particular methods of distilling, and for removing the epoxides from a finished, otherwise commercially acceptable biobased glycol product.

09-11-2014

Brad Zorb, Bellevue, KY US

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20100269461

Filter Element Arrangement and Portable Air Cleaner Incorporating Same - A portable dust collection air cleaner assembly is provided. A access hatch is hinged to a dust collection bin to provide ready access to the filter element. The filter element may include an outer annular flange carrying a gasket that rests upon, engagement and seals against a top panel of the dust collection bin.